If you are a fan of amusement parks, you may already know that roller coasters are king. There’s no such park in the world without an exciting roller coaster. Furthermore, the most famous rides in the world (los juegos mecánicos más famosos del mundo) are actually roller coaster rides. Here are a few considerations to help you understand the importance of a well-thought, exciting roller coaster for a potentially successful amusement park.
First of all, think about the ideal customer of amusement parks. This person is a thrill-seeker. If they only wanted to spend quality moments with their family and friends, they would have gone to see a movie, to dance or to have dinner together. The very fact that they want to visit a park leads to the point that these people want more than spending time together. They also want entertainment, adrenaline and excitement. They want to feel the excitement of running at full speed in an apparently dangerous, yet perfectly safe roller coaster. This is their way to taste the adrenaline rush they need, without the fear that they may get injured in the process.
A roller coaster can serve as the main selling point of an amusement park. All you need to do is to make it the most exciting ride (juego más emocionante) in your park, and you’ll enjoy a steady flow of visitors willing to enjoy this ride over and over again. There will be some visitors coming solely to try out your roller coaster. Getting together with friends to join a thrilling ride is something most people want. This is their most important reason to come visit your park. You can’t afford to let them down by not offering them the roller coaster ride experience they are after.
This type of feature can help you attract people from all walks of life and of all ages. Children (Niños), teens and adults alike love roller coasters. Unlike other rides, this one suits everyone. All you need is to have a desire to feel the thrilling sensation of running upside down at full speed, while everyone screams and laughs. A roller coaster is the very essence of dynamic entertainment. Even though you are stuck in your chair, you participate to the ride with each and every atom of your being. During several minutes, you experience a wide array of sensations and feelings, from excitement to fear and the satisfaction of having embarked on such a daring adventure.
The right roller coaster can help your park to stay profitable. After such a ride, some people will feel thirsty or they will want to have a break, to rest for a while. Others will feel a strong desire to get another ride right away. Parents waiting for their kids to complete the ride may want to grab a snack or two. Generally speaking, a roller coaster can help increase the average expenditure of your clients.
These reasons should be enough for you to rest assured that a roller coaster should be the main feature of your amusement park, regardless of its theme or size.